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The Hiya Toys Godzilla MonsterVerse collection continues to grow with the reveal of this new MUTO as seen in Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). The Exquisite Basic release will stand 15cm tall and has been built using the original CGI data. It includes full articulation, including the jaw. The MUTO will be a quarter 2 (April-June) release in 2027 and available as a general release in all territories apart from Japan. In the film King Ghidorah is first seen frozen in Antarctic ice at Outpost 32. He was freed by Emma Russell and Alan Jonah's team as part of their plan to manipulate the Titans and renew the world's ecosphere.Proving impossible to control King Ghidorah with the ORCA, he temporarily succeeded in usurping Godzilla's dominance, spontaneously awakening the other Titans and commanding them to begin destroying both humanity and the world's ecosystems. Deep within the rainforest, the Behemoth was awakened from its deep slumber. This brand-new EXQUISITE BASIC Series MUTO action figure stands approximately 15CM tall. Crafted from the film's original CG data, every detail of the MUTO is faithfully reproduced. The signature crown-like dorsal spikes along her back and gray skin are precisely sculpted, with intricate paintwork bringing out the lifelike texture of this Titan. The lower jaw moves independently with articulated tongue for roaring — paired with her piercing red eyes and detailed mouth interior. Multiple articulation throughout the body delivers extensive poseability, letting collectors recreate MUTO's battle stances! To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

"Cybermen, from cyberspace. Now why has no one ever thought about that before?" The Doctor Who Vortex Collection launched in 2024, the first significant change in the long-running 5.5-inch collectors series since it started in 2005. The Vortex figures are exclusive to Character Toys themselves and not sold at retail. They include either updated decor, updated articulation, updated accessories, or a mixture of all three. In 2026, the Vortex Edition regenerated further with the announcement that Character was bringing back the Collect-and-Build format for the first time since the 2010/11 Pandoric build and with the first Collect-and-Build figure since the 2009 releases of The Gelth and the Wasp. This 2026 wave would feature figures from across the Whoniverse, Classic and New, and with parts that would assemble a 1967 figure of The Yeti from The Abominable Snowmen. The first of the five releases in this Yeti wave went on sale at the very end of June, with most collectors who ordered on the first day getting the item delivered by the 1st of July in an outer cardboard shipping box. The set features two Cybermen in the design that was used initially for the 11th Doctor story Nightmare in Silver, and then again for the 12th Doctor for Dark Water. It is from this latter 2014 story that the set is based. The Vortex Edition packaging remains in place for the Dark Water set with a square window box with one angled corner to the right-hand side. The base colouring for the box is white and uses a TARDIS icon to the bottom left-hand side. Around the main window is a coloured vortex, with the colour of this design specific to a particular Doctor. This is the first time this salmon colour has been used, and it is now aligned as stated in the diamond callout towards the base of the box to the 12th Doctor. Similar diamond callouts are used around the window to specify the scale at 5.5 inch, the accessories, and to call out the Vortex Edition’s enhanced Decor. The set name of ‘The Cybermen from Dark Water’ sits on the base white rail of the box front, and just above this, and new for obvious reasons for this release, is the Collect-and-Build icon showing the outline of the Yeti and confirming this set contains the Yeti’s head. The Doctor Who logo used on the front and sides of the box is still that of the 60th Anniversary. And this is also used on the back alongside the in-depth background text that talks at length about the history of the Cybermen in Doctor Who and the plot of Dark Water. The bottom third of the box is turned over to the new Collect-and-Build graphics, with more text outlining the plot for The Abominable Snowman and then explaining the assembly of the Yeti from parts spread across the five individual releases for this wave. When you open the box, you get your figures and Yeti head packed into an inner plastic clear tray with the two Cybermen tied into position with two cotton ties. The alternative arms are taped into position, while the Yeti head simply utilises its shape to hold into its socket. This inner tray sits into an enclosed backing card piece that replicates the scene in Dark Water with the floating skeletons in the 3W Institute Mausoleum. This is an illustrated piece rather than a screenshot and uses forced perspective to good effect. Its use as a background piece for the loose figures is debatable, with the outer frame simply plain cardboard and with visible tape where it is assembled together. Our Cybermen are brand new, the first time this Nightmare in Silver design has appeared in 5.5 inch and finally solving the itch created in 2013 when the line moved briefly into a 3.75 inch scale which included these Cyberiad Cyberman figures. Both figures are identical and use a similar principle to the Cybus Cyberman figures with a silver cast outside armour and a darker grey connecting piece at each substantial joint like the knees, hips and shoulders. The outer shell of the Cyberman is ridged and segmented, as seen on screen, and inclusive of the central chest unit, which has a white inner section and a sky blue surround. Around the back of the figure, this detail extends to a skeletal central spine with overlaid sections. The head includes cut-out eye and mouth slots with the recess painted in dark grey. The handlebars extend up and over the head, connecting at the top ridge and inclusive of some very intricate sculpting with ridges up the shaft and across the cross piece. Scale-wise, they stand at just under 6 inches in total, giving them a presence and an extra half inch or so of height on contemporary character figures like the 12th Doctor or Missy. Articulation is fully overhauled for this newly developed Cyberman base, moving away from the very visible pinned joints to a pinless solution with a total of 14 points of articulation in total, all enhanced and modern in their execution. The legs feature an ankle rocker for stability as well as a ratcheted knee and a ball joint hip. While our Cybermen can’t sit as such, you can articulate the legs for wider stances in battle or even marching positions. The upper body includes a ball-jointed torso with full rotation and some small degree of forward and backwards lean. The neck is ball-jointed, allowing the head a similar level of rotation and tilt. The arms now include a ball shoulder, rotating elbow joint, and a wrist swivel. The arms are, however, a little bit restricted by the armour design, with the shoulders difficult to raise as the shoulder armour clashes with the chest. The elbows too do not bend as extensively as the older models thanks to more armour clashes between upper and lower arm. The elbow joint also serves the function of allowing both Cybermen to be upgraded to Weapons Ready mode. The right elbow pops off to remove the right forearm, and the set then includes two ‘gun arms’ to insert in their place. The engineering here is fine; the arms pop on and off without any hassle. The gun arms simply add the extended forearm gun to the base arm as though it were revealed and ready to fire. When everything is put together, the Dark Water Cybermen are much more extensive in their movement than the older format Doctor Who figures, benefiting from a more rounded range from each joint than a single directional movement. The joints are specifically ratcheted like, say, a Hasbro Collector figure, but out of the box the joints are smooth yet robust, holding poses perfectly well. The Yeti is still some months away from final assembly, but if the included head is anything to go by we are in for a treat. The textured fur is great, as is the paintwork fading across from darker fur around the face to the lighter brown to the sides and back. At £44.99 with free postage, you are getting two 6-inch collector series figures at £22.50 each. That is comparable to Hasbro Collector lines, although it has to be said the articulation is not quite on par. The added Yeti head also provides added value, but also ties collectors into buying the set even if they only collect Classic Who figures - the secondary market should equalise here with Yeti heads readily available thanks to Army Builders or those who only collect New Who. Extra Cybermen may also be plentiful, perhaps later on in the series, when the Classic Who-focused collectors build their Yeti and sell through the figures that don’t fit their focus. A solid start, and very worthy of the principles of the Vortex Edition title. Up next we are due the other New Who release in the set with the variant 15th Doctor alongside Mr Ring-a-Ding and Dugga Doo. Keep Track of all the Doctor Who figures from Character Toys at our comprehensive Doctor Who Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Super7 has reached the 8th wave of their Silverhawks Ultimates, with three new 7-inch scale figures as well as the first dedicated flight stand for the Silverhawks figures. The wave will include Copper Kidd, updated with a chromed finish, and including three heads, additional hands, removable wings, and May-Day the fighting hawk companion. We then have Poker-Face who includes two heads, removable top hat, extra hands - including one dealing a deck of cards, some bags of loot, and a staff with blast effect. The third release is Yes-Man who features three heads, extra hands, gold bars, a bag of loot, and a display base. And the wave concludes with the new clear plastic Silverhawks flight stand, complete with Silverhawks logo. If you order the Super Pack bundle of three figures and display stand from Super7 directly, then you will also get an exclusive Super Bonus Pack that gives you three additional heads, one for each of the Wave 8 figures. These Wave 8 Silverhawks Ultimates are listed as shipping in the first quarter (January - March) of 2027. We've added all of them to our Super7 Collector Database With a whistle and a whoosh, Copper Kidd makes a spectacular return as a Silverhawks ULTIMATES! Figure. Inspired by the mathematical genius from the Planet of Mimes—and retro toys—this fan-favorite action figure comes with all the bells and whistles. The 7” scale Copper Kidd ULTIMATES! Figure is highly articulated with intricate sculpt and paint details that include a copper-colored metal vac finish. Accessories include wings with arms and May-Day, the cyborg fighting hawk companion, in a vintage orange color. Interchangeable hands and heads allow you to re-create your favorite Silverhawks moments. Hurry to collect this must-have action figure. Tally-Hawk! You can place your bets that the Starship Casino is stocked with paying customers while Poker-Face is in charge. Now, he’s ready to hold all the cards in your collection as a Silverhawks ULTIMATES! Figure. This slot-machine-eyed villain from the 1980s animated series, is now a 7” scale highly articulated action figure with intricate paint and sculpting details. A number of accessories are included, such as interchangeable heads and hands for multiple poseable possibilities. Other accessories include 2 bags of Limbo Loot, a top hat, and a staff with blast effect. On the outskirts of the galaxy, Poker-Face can operate schemes and games of chance outside the Light Year Limit, but you can keep your eye on this Poker-Face ULTIMATES! Figure—if you’re willing to roll the dice. The boss worm—the baddest mobster of them all—slithers into action as a Yes-Man Silverhawks ULTIMATES! Figure. Inspired by the villainous member of the mob led by Mon*Star in the 1980s animated series, this 7” scale action figure is ready to put down any mob rebellion that might arise in your collection. The Yes-Man ULTIMATES! Figure is highly articulated and intricately sculpted with premium paint details. A number of accessories are included, such as interchangeable heads and hands, as well as a stand, for a multitude of poseable possibilities. An articulated tail, a bag of Limbobucks, and gold bars are included as accessories as well. Hurry to nab the devious Yes-Man ULTIMATES! Figure before he makes off with all the riches of the Limbo Galaxy. The highway of the heavens is in sight! Let your Silverhawks ULTIMATES! collection take flight. This 6” tall, 4.8” wide clear acrylic stand has an adjustable spring clamp to hold and pose Silverhawks ULTIMATES! Figures. The figures can be positioned, with wings spread, to appear as if they’re hovering over your mini display of the Limbo Galaxy—ready to fight evil. The triangular-shaped base includes the official Silverhawks emblem. Take a stand now to create order over chaos, with a bird’s-eye view of any threatening forces in your collection. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

NECA has revealed another new horror-themed Christmas figure with this 7inch release of Santa Leatherface. From the preview image, we can see that the figure includes a removable Santa hat, as well as a cleaver. It opens for pre-orders as of the 6th of July, so not long to wait to see this new figure in all its glory. We've added Santa Leatherface to our extensive NECA Collector Database To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

"Tell your Council that the first battalions are ready, and remind them, if they need more troops, it will take more time to grow them." The Star Wars Black Series Fan Channel Wave releases across 2025 were very much influenced by the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and expanded our characters for display with the likes of Bariss Offee, Shaak Ti, and Sebulba. The first Fan Channel Wave of 2026 continues that focus, with a trio of figures who appeared in Episode 2, Attack of the Clones. The wave featured a debut for Watto, as well as a new Geonosian Warrior. The third figure was another debut for both species and character with the release of the Kaminoan Administrative Aide Taun We. Taun We arrives in the standard matt black box, and uses the red highlight colour as assigned to Attack of the Clones. This red tone is used on the front text to confirm the character name and source, and around onto the side art showing Taun We with her tablet in hand against a backdrop of the Kaminoan City and driving rain. The figure is number 13 in the Attack of the Clones Galaxy collection, and this side artwork follows on from Watto from the same wave. The back of the box uses the same red-hued image and a short background piece that covers some top-line details about Taun We herself and her role as Aide to the Prime Minister of Kamino, and her role introducing Obi-Wan Kenobi to Jango Fett. With the box opened, Taun We and her sole accessory are set into the standard inner tray and against a cardboard backdrop. This backdrop is red to align with the rest of the box and also features an image of the Kaminoan city against the raging sea and sky. As the first Kaminoan in the Black Series, Taun We is entirely new and built to replicate the CGI aliens from Attack of the Clones. This means she stands considerably taller than the standard 6-inch figures, almost 7 inches tall. She is assembled with a slim, elongated torso in off-white, simply patterned and shaped. From this, we have long slim arms in a purple textured plastic, with darker purple trim, to replicate that part of her outfit, and these then switch to long three-fingered hands in white. The neck similarly starts with a wrapped purple effect and then opens to the white skin-toned head. The head features painted eyes, a tiny mouth and a tiara-style head adornment in gold colouring with a hanging side tassel and to the opposite left-hand side, her oval earpiece as seen on screen and in the Clone Wars animated appearances. The lower body starts with a sculpted skirt with inset grey panels with a darker grey border, and lighter grey centre. This belt holds the soft goods skirt in place, with the skirt itself a purple material similar to that of Jedi robes, but with coloured cream patterns and trim. This skirt sits over a pair of sculpted slim Kaminoan legs, white in colour and featuring a high-set knee, extended raised ankle and relatively stubby feet which have a grey sole painted over the white base colour. Taun We has 18 points of pinless articulation, mirroring the main joints of Kaminoan anatomy we see on screen. This includes joints at the top and bottom of her neck, allowing the head to rotate and tilt while the neck can also be moved around, such as in a bowing motion. Beneath this, the arms include, despite the slim profile, a pair of butterfly shoulders along with the usual elbow and wrist joints. This gives Taun We the ability to have her arms extended outward and upward, with a bend at the elbow that goes well beyond 90 degrees. Ball joints are situated in the torso and waist, allowing the slim but elongated torso to bend and lean as required. The legs, sat under the skirt piece, have a standard hip joint, with higher positioned knees that bend to a right angle as needed. The ankles have a wide range forward and backward with tilt to the side to position the feet flat to the floor. There is, however, a stability issue considering the size of the feet and the height of the figure, and while Taun We can be posed standing, staying in that position will probably require an aftermarket stand and use of the peg holes in both feet. There is a solitary accessory in the shape of her datapad. This is simplistic in design, almost a flat piece of grey plastic with no discernible buttons or features other than a recessed screen that appears to then have a grey sticker applied. There is nothing displayed on the sticker. Round the back of the tablet it gets a bit more interesting with a shaped back and a visible bent or dataconection to the base. The tablet sits in Taun We’s long slim fingers rather than being held securely by a grip. There is just about enough in the left hand in particular to keep the datapad in place, but like the figure itself, the slightest movement or knock will see the piece dislodged. The Taun We Black Series release does a relatively good job of replicating the Kaminoans we see on screen, but as these are scaled down to 6-inch areas, the face and the adornments are less defined and can look a bit simplistic. The costume is good, mixing the purple with its darker trim, with the white and cream of the upper torso and the soft goods skirt. The skirt itself works fine as a soft goods solution and while it allows a broader level of leg movement, the legs themselves are always going to be kept in a neutral position thanks to their lack of stability, but also the fact that the Kaminoans themselves are rarely seen doing anything other than standing, walking gracefully or occasionally sitting. I am not sure that the Taun We design will allow further Kaminoan releases, as characters like Lama Su and Nala Sa have different looks in both their head sculpt likeness and costume. What I do hope is that the arrival of Taun We might facilitate a future release of young Boba Fett to display alongside his father Jango. Keep Track of all the Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

NECA's latest Turtle figures are taken from the crossover with Fortnite, and we now have our first full look at Leonardo and Raphael. These 7-inch Turtles each come with an extra pair of hands and their signature weapons. Leo will feature his twin katanas, while Raphael has twin Sai's. The weapons can be stowed in sheaths on their shells. These are going to be Target Exclusives in the US with the items listed as being available in July as part of the Summer Geek Out event. It is not yet established if this means they are Target Exclusives, or a first-to-market arrangement. It is also unclear if these will be available outside of the US and how. We've updated our extensive NECA Collector Database with these latest details and pictures. Step into the action with the Fortnite and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover from NECA! Based on his appearance in the smash-hit video game, this Leonardo action figure features an all-new sculpt and game-accurate details straight from the source. Plus, new articulation for increased movement and poseability. This 7-inch scale Leonardo comes equipped with his signature katanas, interchangeable hands, and a special code to unlock the Ninja Stance Leo Emote in Fortnite. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging. Step into the action with the Fortnite and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover from NECA! Based on his appearance in the smash-hit video game, this Raphael action figure features an all-new sculpt and game-accurate details straight from the source. Plus, new articulation for increased movement and poseability. This 7-inch scale Raphael comes equipped with his signature sai, interchangeable hands, and special code to unlock the Ninja Stance Raph Emote in Fortnite. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

NECA have already unveiled their Fortnite crossover figures of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Shredder, and now we've got a preview of three new Fortnitemares figures. These are based on classic horror icons who have appeared as playable skins in Fortnite, and they include Halloween's Michael Myers, Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Billy the Puppet from Saw. Michael Myers from Halloween will come with extra hands as well as Stab-O-Lantern back bling that connects to the figure magnetically. Myers also gets his slasher knife and a floating keyboard that connects via a plug-in hand to replicate the "Live from Haddonfield" emote. Billy the Puppet comes with his Spiralizer weapon, extra hands, tape recorder, and Trap TV backbling that again uses magnets to connect Finally, Leatherface will include extra hands, chainsaw, and another magnetic backbling in the shape of his Prized Peel. Each figure will also include a special code to unlock bonus items in Fortnite. The pre-orders are open as of the 29th of June 2026, with the trio having an October 2026 release date. We've added the three new Fortnitemares figures to our extensive NECA Collector Database Inspired by the smash-hit video game Fortnite and the legendary Halloween franchise, NECA presents one of horror’s most iconic villains. Take control of Michael Myers as he appears in Fortnite with this 7-inch scale action figure! It includes interchangeable hands and iconic in-game accessories: “Stab-O-Lantern” Back Bling (which magnetically attaches to the figure’s back), Slasher knife, and floating keyboard (to replicate the “Live from Haddonfield” Emote). Plus, it comes with a special code to unlock the Fright Flame Wrap in Fortnite. This Fortnitemares figure is the perfect crossover collectible, bringing spooky vibes and battle-ready style to your shelf. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging. Inspired by the smash-hit video game Fortnite and the legendary Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, NECA presents one of horror’s most iconic villains. Take control of Leatherface as he appears in Fortnite with this 7-inch scale action figure! Leatherface includes interchangeable hands and iconic in-game accessories: “Prized Peel” Back Bling (which magnetically attaches to the figure’s back) and his infamous Chainsaw. Plus, it comes with a special code to unlock the Unpeel’d Wrap in Fortnite. This Fortnitemares figure is the perfect crossover collectible, bringing spooky vibes and battle-ready style to your shelf. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging. Inspired by the smash-hit video game Fortnite and the legendary Saw franchise, NECA presents one of horror’s most iconic villains: Billy the Puppet. Billy always wants to play a game...and what better one than Fortnite? This 7-inch scale action figure includes interchangeable hands, tape recorder, and iconic in-game accessories: “Trap Television” Back Bling (which magnetically attaches to the figure’s back) and his Spiralized Slicer. Plus, it comes with a special code to unlock the Spiraling Out Wrap in Fortnite. This Fortnitemares figure is the perfect crossover collectible, bringing spooky vibes and battle-ready style to your shelf. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

The Rocky line from Hiya Toys continues to proceed at pace with this new reveal of the Exquisite Super release of Rocky from Rocky II (1979). This version of Balboa features a fully articulated figure along with tailored soft goods gear allowing you to display him in both his training gear, complete with head protection, and the in ring gear with embroidered robe. You also get an alternative bloodied head, extra hands, and a display stand. The Exquisite Super Rocky II figure is due to ship in the final quarter of 2026. The rematch of the century is back in the ring — Rocky now joins the Hiya Toys EXQUISITE SUPER Series as a 1/12 scale action figure, in his iconic boxer look from Rocky II (1979)! It's the rematch of the century as Rocky takes on Apollo Creed in this powerful follow-up to one of the most acclaimed movies in film history. After club fighter Rocky Balboa goes the distance with the world heavyweight champion, boxing fans clamor for a rematch. But Rocky, having sustained massive injuries in the bout, announces his retirement. Though he tries to make a new life, he realizes he can't escape his true calling — and must prepare for the fight of his life. Standing 16cm tall, Rocky wears his signature yellow hooded boxing robe with the “ITALIAN STALLION” emblem, alongside a white tank top, red boxing gloves, striped socks, boxing boots, and a towel—faithfully recreating every detail of his legendary walkout. Additional boxing shorts and training shorts with a protective groin guard are also included, making it easy to display Rocky in both his training and fight-ready looks from the film. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Mezco are revealing their 2026 Mezco Con Exclusives, including this new One:12 Collective release of Batman, the Noir Edition. This monochrome release of Batman features two head options, a selection of hands, grapple hook, and two batarangs. It's available now from Mezco Toyz directly The Dark Knight emerges from the shadows in striking monochrome. Inspired by Batman: The Animated Series, the One:12 Collective Batman: Noir Edition reimagines Gotham's legendary protector in a dramatic black, white, and gray color palette that pays homage to the timeless style of the acclaimed animated series. Batman is outfitted in a tailored fabric costume featuring a textured bodysuit, sculpted utility belt, gauntlets, and boots. His wired cape allows for dynamic, animated-inspired posing, while two interchangeable head portraits capture both his stoic determination and battle-ready intensity. Always prepared for Gotham's most dangerous criminals, Batman comes equipped with his signature grappling hook and launcher, two batarangs, and multiple interchangeable hands for recreating iconic moments from the beloved series. Dark, stylish, and unmistakably heroic, the Noir Edition celebrates the enduring legacy of the Caped Crusader with a bold new take on an animated classic. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Hasbro has revealed its Star Wars Black Series 'Holiday Edition' Offerings for Halloween 2026 with three new themed figures. They start with the Halloween Mon Calamari, which uses the Admiral Ackbar figure, repainted to pay homage to the Creature from the Black Lagoon. He comes with a repurposed Gungan staff/spear and a repainted Sakavian, which was originally Skoova Stev. The second release is the Torguta Halloween figure, reimagining the Shaak Ti figure as The Bride of Frankenstein. She comes with a green decor Porg and a staff with an electro effect taken from the upcoming Droids Stormtrooper figure. The set is concluded with a Halloween Tusken Raider, designed to look like the Invisible Man, complete with hat accessory. The set also includes a repainted tablet as recently included with Watto, and a black and white BD droid. These 2026 Halloween releases come in updated window box packaging, now featuring artwork and design that also pays homage to the classic 50s horror movies. All of these are listed as available from participating retailers, indicating these are general releases. They are due to arrive in stores in September 2026. We've added them into our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Database STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES MON CALAMARI (HALLOWEEN EDITION) (HASBRO | Ages 4 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $27.99 | Available for purchase September 2026 on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers) STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS action figure from Hasbro is detailed to look like a Mon Calamari with Halloween-inspired design and deco. Pose out the figure with the included spear and Sakavian accessory in a diving suit with matching green deco. Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring fun Halloween-inspired colors and graphics. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. Look for more holiday STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch action figures to build a galaxy of STAR WARS ™ collectibles on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability). STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES TOGRUTA (HALLOWEEN EDITION) (HASBRO | Ages 4 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $27.99 | Available for purchase September 2026 on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers) STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS action figure from Hasbro is detailed to look like a Togruta with Halloween-inspired design and deco. Pose out your figure with the included staff and porg accessory. Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring fun Halloween-inspired colors and graphics. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. Look for more holiday STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch action figures to build a galaxy of STAR WARS ™ collectibles on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability). STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES TUSKEN RAIDER (HALLOWEEN EDITION) (HASBRO | Ages 4 & up | Approx. Retail Price: $27.99 | Available for purchase September 2026 on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers) STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more. This STAR WARS action figure from Hasbro is detailed to look like a Tusken Raider with Halloween-inspired design and deco. Features premium articulation and design with translucent “invisible” deco, plus the removable hat. Includes a tablet and a BD-series droid “buddy” with black-and-white deco. Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring fun Halloween-inspired colors and graphics. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. Look for more holiday STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch action figures to build a galaxy of STAR WARS ™ collectibles on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability). To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. 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“Mind tricks don't-a work on me, only money! No money, no parts, no deal!" The Star Wars Black Series Fan Channel Wave releases across 2025 were very much influenced by the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and expanded our characters for display with the likes of Bariss Offee, Shaak Ti, and Sebulba. The first Fan Channel Wave of 2026 continues that focus, with a trio of figures who appeared in Episode 2, Attack of the Clones. The wave featured the first Black Series Kamoinoan, Taun We, as well as a new Separatist ally the Geonosian Warrior. The third figure was another debut as Watto the Toydarian joined the line. Watto, like Taun We and the Geonosian, arrives in the matt black window box with red accent colouring that is used on the front text and the artwork. There is an immediate issue here, as Watto, in terms of his look, is the younger Watto from Episode I, The Phantom Menace. When you look at the box, there are further clues to the actual origin for Watto with the side art showing Watto against the background of the Mos Espa Pod Racing arena and track. And when we arrive at the back of the box, and the background text, this talks about Watto as the owner of Shmi and Anakin Skywalker and how he sponsored Anakin in the pod races, but often bet against him. Again, this is very much aligned to Episode I rather than Attack of the Clones. The cardback, which sits behind the plastic tray inside the box, similarly uses the red hue, but the imagery is again the Mos Espa Pod Race Track. mocked up AI image of Watto in Phantom Menace themed packaging (right) While Watto is obviously mis-placed and we should really be seeing him (as per this AI-supported image) in the yellow of The Phantom Menace collection, we have to accept that this release of Watto is numbered as 12 in the AOTC collection, sitting between the other two figures in the wave of the Geonosian Warrior and Taun We. In hand, Watto is another exceptional sculpt for an Alien species, something Hasbro nearly always excels at. He is cast in a grey blue tone to match his actual skin tone from his on-screen appearance, with his large pot-belly stomach fading to a lighter beige, and the same beige then tracks down the underside of the arms, the inner legs, and up around the neck area. Watto’s hands are three-fingered claws, while the feet are webbed with the four visible ‘toes’ infilled with webbing to create a circular foot, coloured beige underneath. Watto’s head includes his trunk around a bulbous mouth with protruding teeth or tusks picked out in white. The large eyes, while not obviously photo-real printed, are very well done with Watto’s yellow eyes around a large black iris. Watto is wearing his vest, an individual, soft brown piece with openings for both his arms and his wings. Over this is Watto’s toolbelt, another softer plastic overlaid piece in darker brown with pouches at either side and a mechanical powered tool slotted into a larger holster on the side and connected back into the belt and an external power pack by a coiled flexible lead. Watto's wings are individual pieces, plugged into sockets on his back by way of a ball joint that then allows them to be articulated. They use the same base blue/grey tones as the body with a leathery texture in the sculpt. The beige fade comes in on the front side, starting where they meet the body and fading as it extends out to the main wing. Proportionally, Wattos is dead on to what we see on screen, standing a touch shorter than Episode 1 Anakin. The set then includes a stand which raises Watto up so that his head is more or less on par with any six-inch figure, such as Qui-Gon Jinn as seen here, The stand itself is, like the Geonosian Warrior, a clear plastic sweeping piece that starts with a circular base and curves up and around to a ball joint that connects to the figure. This stand is not as tall as the Geonosian, allowing - as we've seen - Watto to ‘fly’ level to the other six-inch characters around him. The plug-in socket on the back is not disguised as such, but will sit under the loop of the belt when not being used. When engaged, the belt moves out of the way. The fit is not great, and there is an element of force needed to get the two married up securely. As we also saw with the Geonosian, Hasbro has included a second set of ‘motion’ wings for Watto to reflect the Hummingbird effect of rapid wing movement to keep him in the air. The motion wings are translucent plastic, thicker at the top to show their fast forward and back motion. The closer we get to the body, the colouring returns and fades up to a solid blue/grey finish. Swapping wings is easy; the ball joints here are engineered well to make the switch simple and without any fuss or frustration. The blurred movement is effective, but like most effects pieces, it will be a personal choice around which wings to use. The tool on Watto’s belt, a demagnitizer, can be slipped out of its holster and held in the right hand, where the grip is more secure. The coiled wire moves with the tool and allows Watto to be posed as though about to work on some mechanical equipment or even a droid. He also comes with his datapad, a crude framed piece in bronze plastic with a grey screen. The details are limited, and the screen itself is left blank. This also fits into the right hand, but is designed to sit better in the left, where the fingers are extended to hold the piece as though Watto was studying the contents. Up next is his walking/swagger stick, cast in brown plastic with a large round handle that has then be whittled down the shaft to an, almost pointing, end. Initially, this seems difficult to fit into Watto's hand, but as well as being held in his right hand around the main shaft, the ball handle can and will fit in and under the left hand so Watto can be displayed as though walking with his stick. The final accessory is one of the smallest to date in the Black Series, Watto’s chance cube that he uses to bet with Qui-Gon. The cube is white as a base colour, with different faces picked out in either blue or red and with this paint applied as though well-worn. Despite its size, it can be relatively well secured in Watto's hand as though ready to throw. Articulation on Watto is more limited due to his physiology, with a total of 15 joints. The legs are the least mobile, with just an ankle pivot and then a hip joint where the bent legs plug into the body. This allows Watto to stand on his own but in more or less a fixed position, while allowing the legs to be moved in and the feet pointed down when he is flying. The body includes a ball joint, and the neck is jointed in two places, allowing some wider motion in the head and therefore replicating many of Watto's mannerisms. The wings, as mentioned, are ball-jointed at the back, and while they can't move extensively, they do flex up and down and inward and outward. The arms are the most mobile with the shoulders, elbows and wrists all working with each of the included accessories to give Watto real character on display. Overall, Watto is an impressive figure with plenty of options for display, including both standing and flight positions and the blurred ‘in motion’ wings, which are much better than those on the Geonosian Warrior. And the figure features three independent accessories with the demagnitizer, tablet and chance cube, each allowing a different feature for display. Sculpt is great, mirroring what we see on screen, with a good level of applied decor. The downside of the release is the odd choice to brand it as part of the Attack of the Clones collection, while that does mean the wider wave has a single theme, nothing about having Watto in AOTC packaging makes sense and even the background text and artwork scream that this should have been the 7th release for The Phantom Menance collection. Keep Track of all the Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. 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Revealed as a Hasbro Pulse Exclusive and arriving in September 2026 is this new Star Wars Black Series Jedi Temple Guards 2-pack. The set features the existing Jedi Temple Guard from The Clone Wars with duel blade saber. The second figure is inspired by the design seen in Rebels without the robes or hood. This Temple Guard features a split lightsaber with twin yellow blades. The set is packed in the Disney Parks style of packaging with an opening front cover; this may indicate this will also hit Disney Parks and possibly Disney Stores in the future. Jedi Temple Guards were known to disappear inside formal robes and identity-concealing masks, the ultimate expression of emotional detachment required in service to a higher calling. This figure set lets fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to the animation legacy of STAR WARS, featuring collector-grade sculpt, accessories, and deco. The Black Series celebrates the 40-plus-year history of STAR WARS, for new fans and lifelong collectors alike. (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This figure is inspired by the temple guards’ appearance throughout STAR WARS™ animation, from The Clone Wars to Rebels – a great addition to your collection. Figures feature two different designs for the traditional Jedi Temple Guard, including a soft goods skirt for the Clone Wars-inspired figure. Each figure comes with the imposing Lightsaber™ pike every Temple Guard carries: a thick, double-bladed weapon that produces a rare and distinctive yellow blade. Display your fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character art. Collect more figures from The Black Series to build out your Jedi collection (Each sold separately. Subject to availability). To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...